Definition of GAGGLE

gaggle

Plural: gaggles

Noun

  • a flock of geese
  • A group of geese when they are on the ground or on the water.
  • Any group or gathering of related things, particularly one perceived as noisy, boisterous or chaotic.
  • Short for press gaggle: an informal briefing of journalists.

Verb

  • make a noise characteristic of a goose
  • To make a noise like a goose; to cackle.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English gagelen (“to cackle; cackle like a goose”). Compare Dutch gaggelen (“to cackle”), Icelandic gagl (“small goose; gosling”), Norwegian Nynorsk gagl (“wild goose”).

Synonyms

bunch

Scrabble Score: 9

gaggle is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
gaggle is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
gaggle is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

gaggle is a valid Words With Friends word